Mahindra is all set to launch the XUV300 Facelift in the early 2024 which will see it getting new exterior, and interior updates and along with that it’ll get new features which it’s rivals may not have seen it coming. So, we thought of comparing it against one of its rival, Hyundai Venue to see if it can keep up with the upcoming XUV300 Facelift.
As seen in the spy shots, the upcoming XUV300 Facelift will undergo big exterior changes over the outgoing version. It’ll feature huge new C-Shape LED DRLs that were seen on the concept BE.05 electric SUV, and the DRLs over on the headlamp as frame, closed front grille, new bumpers, bonnet, and new set of alloy wheels. The side profile will remain the same, and will have non-functional roof rails, and body-coloured door handles. The rear will feature new LED taillamps and a LED light bar for a connected light sequence.
The XUV300 Facelift on the other hand, is going to get a new free-standing 10.25-inch infotainment system above the sleeker AC vents and redesigned dashboard, and below the AC vents is the round dial to control the infotainment system or HVAC. It gets new digital instrument cluster which could be the same as the Scorpio-N, and in front of it is the new 4-spoke steering wheel borrowed from the XUV700. It’ll have a first-in segment panoramic Sunroof, and likely powered driver seat. The centre console will undergo some revisions. Moving to the rears, 60:40 split are the seats, and it’ll continue to get the standard 6 Speaker Sound System.
The Hyundai Venue ever since it got facelift update in 2022, the talking point has been the front face. The front has parametric front grille made up of rectangular block with brown-chrome finish and is slightly dark as well. The fog lamps are out and now the Venue has LED headlamps instead of halogen. At the side, it has wheel arches with chrome door handles, and roof rails at the top. Moving to the rear, it has LED taillamps connected by light bar with faux silver skid plate at the rear and the front and it rides on 16-inch alloy wheels.
From the inside, the Venue has 8-inch infotainment system between the two AC vents and at the edges semi-square shaped AC vents. The Venue does have the option for dual-tone dashboard. It has multi-function four-spoke steering wheel with digital instrument cluster, and a single-pane sunroof. Below the gear lever is a rotary dial to select drive modes. It has two USB ports at the front and two at the rear. The rear seats of the Hyundai Venue is 60:40 split with recline option as well, and it has 6-Speaker Standard Sound System with Ambient lighting around the cabin as well.
| Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3995 MM | 3995 MM |
| Width | 1821 MM | 1774 MM |
| Height | 1627 MM | 1617 MM |
| Wheelbase | 2600 MM | 2500 MM |
| Ground Clearance | 180 MM | 190 MM |
| Boot Space | 257 L | 350 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
In Dimensions, the Mahindra XUV300 Facelift measures 3995 MM in length which is the same as the Hyundai Venue. The XUV300 Facelift has a width of 1821 MM, height of 1627 MM, and wheelbase of 2600 MM where as the Venue on the other hand has a width of 1774 MM which is narrower by 47 MM, height is shorter by 10 MM, and wheelbase of 2500 MM which is shorter by 100 MM. The XUV300 features ground clearance of 180 MM, boot space of 257 L, and fuel tank capacity of 42 L where as the Venue features 190 MM ground clearance which is higher by 10 MM, boot space of 350 L which is bigger by 93 L, and fuel tank is 45 L that is 3 L bigger.
| Turbo Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2 L 3 Cylinder | 1.0 L 3 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1197cc | 998cc |
| Power | 108.62 BHP / 128.73 BHP | 120 BHP |
| Torque | 200 NM / 230 NM | 172 NM |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT & AMT | 6-speed MT, 7-speed DCT |
In Engine Options, both the SUVs are offered the turbo petrol powertrain. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift comes with a 1.2 L 3 Cylinder Turbo Petrol producing 108.62 BHP and 200 NM of torque for non-turbo trims, and 128.73 BHP and 230 NM of torque for turbo trims mated to 6 Speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. The Hyundai Venue on the other hand comes with 1.0 L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol Engine producing 120 BHP and 172 NM of torque paired to 6-speed MT, and 7-speed DCT Gearbox.
| Diesel | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder | 1.5 L 4 Cylinder |
| Displacement | 1497cc | 1493cc |
| Power | 115.05 bhp | 114 BHP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 250 NM |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed MT / AMT | 6 Speed MT |
Other than Turbo Petrol, both the SUVs comes with a Diesel Powertrain as well. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift gets the 1.5 L 4 Cylinder diesel engine puts out 115.05 bhp and 300 Nm of torque mated to a 6-speed Manual and Automatic Gearbox. On the Hyundai Venue, it comes with a 1.5 L 4-Cylinder Diesel engine puts out 114 BHP and 250 NM of torque and that has a 6 Speed Manual Gearbox only.
| Petrol | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | – | 1.2 L 4-Cylinder |
| Displacement | – | 1197cc |
| Power | – | 82 BHP |
| Torque | – | 114 NM |
| Transmission Options | – | 5-speed MT |
Last but not the least, the Venue has non-turbo petrol engine to offer. The 1.2 L 4-Cylinder NA petrol engine that puts out 82 BHP and 114 NM of torque. It drives the front wheels via a 5-speed Manual Gearbox only
| Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| Wheel Size & Type | 16-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Sunroof | Panoramic | Single-Pane |
| Auto Power Window | Yes | Yes |
| Seat upholstery | Leather | Leather |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient Light | – | Yes |
| AC | 2-zone | Auto |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Yes | – |
| Instrument Cluster | Digital | Digital |
| Infotainment System | 10.25-inch | 8-inch |
| Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless – Mid Trims Wired – Top Trims |
| Voice Control | Yes | Yes |
| Air Purifier | – | Yes |
| Sound System | 6-speaker standard sound system | 6-speaker standard sound system |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-dimming IRVM | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Modes | – | Yes |
The XUV300 Facelift misses out on Drive Modes, Air Purifier, Ambient Lights while the Venue misses out on bigger infotainment system, 2-zone climate control, ventilated seats, and Panoramic sunroof.
| Safety Features | Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Hyundai Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Six airbags | Six airbags |
| ABS with EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | 360 Surround View Camera | Reverse Parking Camera |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear | Rear |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes | Yes |
| ADAS | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Hill Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | – |
| All 4 Disc Brakes | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX anchorages | Yes | Yes |
The Venue misses out on Hill Descent Control, 360 Surround View Camera, and Front Parking Sensors.
| Model | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Mahindra XUV300 Facelift | Expected Rs. 8.50 Lakhs |
| Hyundai Venue | Rs. 7.89 – Rs. 13.48 L |
The Hyundai Venue starts from Rs. 7.89 lakh for the entry-level ‘E’ petrol trim and goes up to Rs. 13.48 Lakh for the top ‘SX(O) DCT DT’ trim. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift on the other hand is expected to start from Rs. 8.50 Lakh.
As for the warranty, the XUV300 warranty period is 3 years/1,00,000 KM and can be extended up to 5 years/1,50,000 KM, and Hyundai offers 3 years/1,00,000 km for the Venue and can be extended up to 7 years/1,00,000 km.
In the end, the decision to buy which SUV depends totally on you, however, if you’re looking to buy an SUV without wanting to wait for the launch the XUV300 Facelift, then you should go ahead and buy the Venue as it comes with good amount of features, very fuel efficient, good amount of space and comfort on offer, and the engine performance is really good. The Mahindra XUV300 Facelift on the other hand is expected to launch in the early 2024, and while we don’t exactly what new features it’s going to get, it’s still worth waiting around to find about it before landing on any decision. So, what are you gonna do?
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